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January 6, 2009
4 justices take oath on Mississippi Supreme Court
4 justices take oath on Mississippi Supreme Court The new justices are David Chandler, 62, of Ackerman, who moves up from the Court of Appeals; Jim Kitchens, 65, of Crystal Springs, a former district attorney who had been in private law practice; and Randy “Bubba” Pierce, 44, of Leakesville, a former state lawmaker who had…
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January 6, 2009
Cell phones top ‘police officers’ wish list
Cell phones top ‘police officers’ wish list Tupelo Police Maj. Jackie Clayton, Oxford Police Chief Mike Martin and Lee County Sheriff Jim Johnson all want legislators to pass stricter laws dealing with people using cell phones while driving, which they say would save lives. “I’d really like to see some laws that clamp down on…
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January 6, 2009
GC – Voter ID, if needed, should apply to all
Voter ID, if needed, should apply to all All that said, there is a movement in the Legislature to get the racially sensitive issue of voter ID behind us by coming up with a compromise. One of those most often suggested is to exempt older voters from having to produce ID when they come to…
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January 6, 2009
SLABBED – How about an appetizer of Rigsby Qui Tam and Katrina RICO news?
How about an appetizer of Rigsby Qui Tam and Katrina RICO news? RICO first – before it’s too old to call “news”. After an October status conference, the case was stayed until the 19th of December. A status conference with Magistrate Judge Linda Anderson is now set for the 13th of January. Now, for Rigsby…
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January 6, 2009
REDBLUE – Greg Snowden & Reapportionment
Greg Snowden & Reapportionment Rep. Snowden said publicly what a number of Republicans have talked about privately — that the Senate may try and prevent the Democrats in the House from using reapportionment to undermine the re-election chances of certain GOP incumbents. If this happens, then you can count on the House reciprocating (and then…
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January 6, 2009
Stacey Pickering busts former NE Comm College employee for embezzlement
State Auditor Stacey Pickering announced that Seleta Howell, former accounts receivable specialist with Northeast Mississippi Community College, has been indicted on five counts of embezzlement. Howell, 42, worked in the college business office from November 2001 – September 2006. The embezzlement took place from August 2004 – September 2006 totaling nearly $60,000. Howell has repaid…
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January 6, 2009
Governor Barbour – Toyota honors commitments
Governor Haley Barbour announced today Toyota will honor financial commitments made to the state and local entities even though the company has delayed start of production at its Prius plant, which is under construction in Blue Springs. “Toyota has told me it will cover its portion of debt service for the state and local entities,…
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January 5, 2009
Mayor hospitalized again
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/5/9 Jackson Mayor Frank Melton was hospitalized over the weekend for the third time since November. Melton, who has been diagnosed with end-stage cardiomyopathy, checked himself into St. Dominic Hospital on Saturday and remained there Sunday, city spokeswoman Goldia Revies said. Revies would not give specifics about the mayor’s condition or the reason…
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January 5, 2009
Jackson Mayor: I’m willing to pay price if it helps city
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/5/9 Mayor Frank Melton, facing three felony charges for the sledgehammer destruction of a suspected crack house, says he’s willing to pay the price if his unorthodox crime fighting helps the city. Melton, an outspoken 59-year-old former television executive, is accused of violating the civil rights of a duplex owner…
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January 5, 2009
High court to open new term
The Clarion-Ledger, 1/4/9 The first term of the new year for the Mississippi Supreme Court includes oral arguments in cases held over from 2008. The first court term of 2009 begins Monday with the swearing in of three new justices – David Anthony Chandler, Jim Kitchens and Randy Pierce. All three defeated sitting justices, including…
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January 5, 2009
Medicaid: The ‘Never Ending’ tale of funding
The Clarion-Ledger Editorial, 1/4/9 Forget the movies and books based on the German fantasy novel Die unendliche Geschichte (The Neverending Story) by Michael Ende about a parallel world under siege. When the Mississippi Legislature is in session, the real Never Ending Story is the state’s Medicaid budget and how to pay for it. Medicaid is…
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January 5, 2009
LEGLSLATIVE PREVIEW:Bryant likely to be at center of session
The Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal, 1/4/9 When the 2009 legislative session begins Tuesday, all eyes will be on first-term Republican Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant. While the lieutenant governor – a powerful post under Mississippi’s Constitution – always attracts a considerable amount of attention, Bryant will get more notice than most. The Rankin County Republican, who…
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September 10, 2025
Jackson Council tables new panhandling ordinance
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Daniel Tyson
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September 10, 2025
Water customers voice concerns to lawmakers at Senate Energy Committee hearing
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Frank Corder
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September 10, 2025
Adlakha, Till kick off U.S. Senate bids in Mississippi as field grows for Republicans and Democrats
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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September 10, 2025
U.S. supply chain prices unexpectedly fell 0.1% in August
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September 5, 2025
Hiring stalls with US companies reluctant to expand in an uncertain economic landscape
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Lynne Jeter
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September 3, 2025
Hood Industries invests $245 million in Waynesboro expansion
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Meredith Biesinger
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September 10, 2025
Twists, Turns, and Masterpieces: Exploring the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum
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Alistair Begg
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September 10, 2025
Where to turn to when your thoughts go dark
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September 9, 2025
Mississippi State fined $500,000 by SEC for field storming following against Arizona State
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Sid Salter
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September 10, 2025
‘Walking Tall?’: Sordid allegations against legendary Tennessee sheriff are shocking
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Russ Latino
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September 8, 2025
Do we have to ‘distrust the science’ to Make America Healthy Again?
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Russ Latino
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September 7, 2025
The race for U.S. Senate in 2026 may get ugly, but the result is almost certain
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